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Brexit: Reactions from the HE Sector
On Friday 24th June 2016, the results of the EU referendum were announced in favour of the UK leaving the EU. Here we round up some of the reactions and comments from across the sector.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/europe-1456246_1280-500x500.jpg)
The EU Referendum and Higher Education
With the EU referendum taking place on Thursday 23rd June, we asked AHUA members to share their reflections on what the EU referendum has meant for them, their institutions and the day-to-day business of universities. Here we present three viewpoints from leaders of different institutions across the UK.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/4819151141_bf27ff1102_b-500x500.jpg)
Neverendum Referendum – Reflections of a Former Quebecer
The question of independence has been discussed by the people of Quebec for decades and today they still remain part of Canada. What can the UK learn from the Quebec referenda? In light of the upcoming UK referendum, Robin Geller, Registrar at the University of Bristol, provides her first-hand insights on the “Neverendum Referendum”.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/S6A0583a-500x500.jpg)
Securing a Sustainable Funding Model
James O’Kane, Registrar and Chief Operating Officer at Queen’s University Belfast, discusses why securing a sustainable funding model for higher education in Northern Ireland must be a key priority for the new Northern Ireland Assembly. As we all deal with the challenges of change, AHUA members in England, Scotland and Wales will, hopefully, feel a little better on reading this blog.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/IMG_1266-500x500.jpg)
The €20 Million Question: Will you be ready for the General Data Protection Regulation?
Rebecca McCall, University Solicitor at the University of Huddersfield and Chair of the Association of University Legal Practitioners (AULP), looks at the new General Data Protection Regulation and gives advice on how universities should prepare for it.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Liv-Hope-_AE_education_building_14-10-10_14_-500x500.jpg)
Universities – Red Tape Doesn’t Rule
In this blog post, Graham Donelan, University Secretary at Liverpool Hope University, looks at the various regulations within which universities must operate, and asks whether a level playing field can ever be possible.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/AHUA-105-500x500.jpg)
The Budget 2016: putting the next generation first?
Vikki Goddard, Chief Operating Officer, University of Salford, highlights key elements of the recent budget for education.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Green-paper-500x500.jpg)
A very long consultation. And a very long green paper
Dr Paul Greatrix, Registrar at the University of Nottingham, discusses the AHUA consideration of the Government’s Green Paper on HE.![](https://www.ahua.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/mccoy-wynne-8905-500x500.jpg)